The Monochrome Awards 2026 is a global competition for black and white photography with a deadline of November 15, 2026. It offers $3000 in cash prizes and publication opportunities for professionals and emerging artists.
The Monochrome Awards 2026 is a global competition dedicated exclusively to black and white photography. This event celebrates the foundational role of monochrome imagery in the history of photography, emphasizing its ability to convey light, shadow, form, and emotion without the distraction of color. The awards aim to connect contemporary artistic vision with timeless traditions of the medium. The competition features an extensive range of categories designed to allow photographers to explore diverse genres, techniques, and personal interpretations of monochrome expression. It welcomes both classic approaches and experimental perspectives, reflecting the breadth and evolution of black and white photography today. The organizers seek to recognize and reward technical skill, sensitivity to tonal relationships, understanding of visual balance, and the ability to distill meaning through simplicity. The mission of the Monochrome Awards is to discover outstanding talent and provide a global platform for photographers at all stages of their careers. Both professionals and emerging artists are encouraged to participate, offering them an opportunity to showcase their work alongside international monochrome photographers. Winners receive not only prestigious recognition and financial prizes but also benefit from international exposure, dedicated promotion, and long-term career support. By entering the Monochrome Awards 2026, photographers become part of a global community that shares a passion for the power and purity of black and white imagery. Submitting work allows artists to contribute to the ongoing narrative of monochrome photography, celebrating its legacy and future. The competition encourages all points of view, levels of expertise, and ideas within black and white photography.
Submit black and white photography across various themes and genres.
The competition is open to all points of view, all levels of expertise, and all ideas of black and white photography.